Summary

The conversation delves into the topic of Catholic morality and the impact of relativism on modern culture. It explores the challenges of tribalism, the role of persuasion, and the need to test all things. The discussion emphasizes the importance of appealing to objective truth and human nature, as well as the need to rise above tribalism and conflict of wills.

Keywords

Catholic morality, relativism, tribalism, persuasion, objective truth, human nature, testing all things

Takeaways

• The impact of relativism on modern culture and the challenges it presents for Catholic morality.
• The need to rise above tribalism and conflict of wills by appealing to objective truth and human nature.
• The importance of testing all things and the role of persuasion in shaping beliefs and opinions.

Titles

• Rising Above Tribalism: Appealing to Objective Truth
• Navigating Catholic Morality in a Relativistic Culture

Sound Bites

• "Relativism is still present within our culture, lurking behind the absolute verbiage of moral imperatives within our culture."
• "We're left with culturally with this inability, we're incapable of engaging in a rational discourse to where we can offer evidence to persuade another's mind or my own mind to some truth."
• "We can embrace that. But that requires an openness to be persuaded intellectually with the claims, as opposed to just a conflict of wills."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Catching Up with Karlo Brustard

01:54
The Impact of Relativism on Catholic Morality

07:26
Rising Above Tribalism and Conflict of Wills

13:41
Testing All Things: The Role of Persuasion and Human Nature

Summary

Craig Baker, an educator and member of the Catholic Worker Movement, shares insights on living out the evangelical council of poverty and building a community of vulnerability. He discusses the challenges and rewards of embracing poverty and the impact of community on this journey.

Keywords

evangelical council, poverty, Catholic Worker Movement, community, vulnerability, Gospel, fullness of life

Takeaways

• Living out the evangelical council of poverty requires dependence on community and a willingness to be vulnerable.
• The call to poverty is not limited to certain personalities; everyone is invited to embrace poverty and community.
• Embracing poverty leads to a fullness of life and a deeper sense of sharing and community.
• Exploring poverty should happen in the context of a community, and reading through the Sermon on the Mount can be fruitful in this exploration.
• Connecting with the Catholic Worker Movement can be done through national resources and local roundtable discussions.
• The impact of community and vulnerability is essential in understanding and living out the evangelical council of poverty.

Titles

• Exploring Poverty in Community
• Embracing Poverty and Community

Sound Bites

• "There's something in dependence and being open and vulnerable that brings about a fullness of life."
• "There's a difference in the poverty of self-gift as opposed to the indulgence of the 'I' that happens."
• "Exploring poverty should happen in the context of a community, and reading through the Sermon on the Mount can be fruitful in this exploration."

Summary

Dr. Mario Sacasa discusses the integration of faith and science in the field of counseling and therapy. He emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to live a better life, drawing from both the teachings of the Church and the knowledge of modern science. The conversation explores the healing ministry of Jesus and the role of personal agency in the process of healing. Dr. Sacasa also highlights the value of gradual healing and the need to avoid over-identifying with pain and suffering. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for counseling and the importance of generational wisdom.

Takeaways

• The integration of faith and science is essential in the field of counseling and therapy.
• Healing involves finding solutions to live a better life, drawing from both faith and scientific knowledge.
• Personal agency and the willingness to let go of helplessness are crucial in the healing process.
• Gradual healing is often the norm, but immediate healings can also occur.
• It is important to avoid over-identifying with pain and suffering and to seek wisdom from previous generations.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

00:39
The Vocation of Healing

06:13
The Always Hope Podcast

08:04
The Gospel Reading: Healing the Paralyzed Man

09:09
The Question of Wanting to Get Well

11:39
The Forward Dimension of Healing

14:16
The Fear of Being Healed

19:11
Contextualizing Pain and Wounds

21:19
The Example of Christ

23:39
Immediate and Gradual Healings

25:13
Finding Joy in Little Victories

27:38
The Need for Counseling and Generational Wisdom

31:34
The Importance of Tradition and Community

33:52
Other Ways to Address Mental Challenges

34:37
Conclusion and Contact Information

Summary of the Conversation

In this conversation, Deacon Adam Conque and Adam Minahan discuss the importance of friendship, the desire for love and greatness, and the need for humility and magnanimity in Christian life. They reflect on the disordered love of the Pharisees and the importance of prayer in ministry. They also discuss the temptation to compare oneself to others and the need for accountability and fraternity. The conversation highlights the call to asceticism and the battle with attachments and pride. They emphasize the importance of asceticism and prayer in achieving unity with God and the need to die to self in order to live a great Christian life.

Takeaways

• Friendship is an important aspect of Christian life and can lead to great adventures with Christ.
• The desire for love and greatness is inherent in every person, but it must be ordered towards God and His kingdom.
• Humility and magnanimity are essential virtues for men to fulfill their call to greatness.
• Comparison and despair can hinder men from embracing their call to greatness; accountability and fraternity are important for overcoming this temptation.
• Asceticism and prayer are necessary for men to quiet their appetites and hear the voice of God, leading to unity with Him.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Reflection on Friendship

01:06
Adam's Work in Catholic Media

04:01
Humility and Magnanimity

06:38
The Pharisees' Disordered Love

08:11
The Importance of Prayer in Ministry

09:31
Desiring to Spend Time with God

11:14
The Temptation to Compare and Despair

12:37
The Need for Accountability and Fraternity

15:01
The Call to Asceticism and Greatness

21:29
The Importance of Asceticism and Prayer

23:17
The Call to Die to Self

24:23
The Shortness of Time and the Need for Action

25:42
Closing Remarks and Information about Exodus 90

Homily for the 1st Tuesday of Lent

Summary of the Conversation

Rachel Mastrogiacomo shares her family's unique journey of faith, including their commitment to foreign missions and their experiences with adoption. She discusses the importance of trusting in the Father's love through suffering and finding redemption and joy in the midst of pain. Rachel also reflects on the journey of forgiveness and the inner logic between forgiving others and being forgiven by God. She emphasizes the freedom and joy that come from embracing the cross and encourages listeners to pray and not run from uncomfortable crosses. The conversation provides inspiration and encouragement for the Lenten season.

Takeaways

• Trusting in the Father's love is essential during times of suffering.
• Forgiveness is a decision that requires grace and obedience.
• Finding freedom and joy in the midst of pain is possible through God's love and redemption.
• Embracing the cross and seeking God's grace can lead to transformation and a deeper relationship with Him.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Family Background

01:22
Trusting in the Father's Love Through Suffering

07:26
Finding Redemption and Joy in Adoption

11:34
The Journey of Forgiveness

16:09
The Inner Logic of Forgiveness and Being Forgiven

21:17
Embracing the Cross and Encouragement for Lent

25:10
Conclusion

Summary of the Conversation

In this conversation, Deacon Adam Conque interviews Carlo Broussard, a Catholic apologist, about the importance of understanding the Scriptures and going deeper in our faith. They discuss the role of doctrine in living a good life and the need for continued learning and growth. Carlo explains the spiritual senses of the sacred text and how they help us understand the deeper meaning of the Scriptures. They also explore the simplicity and significance of truth and how it leads us to a deeper relationship with God. The conversation concludes with an encouragement to seek deeper truths and a thank you to Carlo for his work.

Takeaways

• Understanding the Scriptures is essential for a deeper relationship with God and a more meaningful faith.
• Doctrine plays a crucial role in living a good life and remaining rooted in the faith.
• Continued learning and growth are necessary to appreciate the significance of the truths we already know.
• The Scriptures have multiple layers of meaning, and the spiritual senses help us uncover these deeper truths.
• The simplicity of truth and the love and providence of God are foundational to our understanding of the faith.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:15
The Importance of Understanding the Scriptures

06:02
The Deeper Dive into the Scriptures

10:06
The Spiritual Senses of the Sacred Text

13:08
The Role of Doctrine in Living a Good Life

16:44
The Need for Continued Learning and Growth

19:11
The Simplicity and Significance of Truth

21:54
Penetrating the Inner Truth of Things

22:22
Understanding God's Love and Providence

23:30
Encouragement to Seek Deeper Truths

First Reading Job 7:1-4, 6-7
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel Mark 1:29-39

Rise every morning and pray!

Summary of the Conversation

In this conversation, Brother Bernard from the community of Jesus Crucified discusses the importance of prayer and deepening one's prayer life. He emphasizes the role of prayer in discerning one's vocation and staying rooted in God's will. Brother Bernard also highlights the different forms of prayer, including vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation. He encourages individuals to start with daily meditation and gradually increase the time spent in prayer. Additionally, he addresses the challenges of prayer, such as dryness and sloth, and provides practical advice for overcoming them. The conversation concludes with information on how to connect with the community of Jesus Crucified.

Takeaways

• Prayer and spiritual direction are essential for discerning one's vocation.
• Daily meditation is a powerful tool for deepening one's prayer life.
• Contemplative prayer requires a disposition of receptivity and response to God's grace.
• Overcoming sloth in prayer involves fidelity to prayer and seeking God's will.
• Mapping out one's daily schedule can help identify areas where more time can be dedicated to prayer.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Vocation

03:28
The Importance of Prayer

07:04
Deepening Prayer Life

12:15
Contemplative Prayer

16:20
Overcoming Sloth in Prayer

20:05
Conclusion and Community Information

Fear, Faith, and Child loss with Kelly Breaux.

Scripture Readings
First Reading 2Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3
Gospel: Mk 5:21-43

Summary of the Conversation

Kelly Breaux, founder of Redbird Ministries, joins the conversation to discuss the topic of child loss and grief. The conversation explores various aspects of grief, including the presence of child loss throughout scripture, the challenges of parental grief, and the importance of not being mastered by fear. The role of community and prayer in the healing process is also discussed, along with the need to address all forms of life loss. The conversation concludes with information on where to find Redbird Ministries.

Takeaways

• Child loss is a universal experience that is present throughout scripture, highlighting the need for support and understanding for those who have experienced this type of loss.
• Parental grief is a complex and ongoing process that requires continuous surrender to God's plan and the ability to hold both suffering and trust in tension.
• Community plays a vital role in the healing process, providing support and understanding for those who are grieving.
• Prayer is an essential tool for navigating grief, allowing individuals to express their emotions and seek comfort and guidance from God.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:13
Child Loss Throughout Scripture

02:10
God's Plan and Parental Grief

03:07
The Reality of Child Loss

04:21
Finding Faith in the Midst of Loss

05:22
Not Being Mastered by Fear

07:47
Suffering and the Lesson of Trust

08:28
The Importance of Community

09:17
Overcoming the Tendency to Isolate

12:44
The Role of Prayer in Grief

15:08
Bringing Christ into the Wounded Heart

16:11
Addressing All Forms of Life Loss

17:22
Conclusion and Where to Find Redbird Ministries

Find Kelly and the Redbird Team at redbird.love